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German carmaker Volkswagen has stopped delivering its ID.Buzz to the US, with US tariffs cited as one reason, a media report says. Read here to find out more on this and other stories.
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VW's ID.Buzz is seen as central to the carmaker's transition to electric vehiclesImage: Julian Stratenschulte/dpa/picture allianceWhat you need to know
German carmaker Volkswagen has put a temporary stop to deliveries of its electric van model ID.Buzz to the US, a newspaper says, quoting sources at the firm as saying US tariffs were one factor in the move.
Meanwhile, spot checks put in place by Poland are causing difficulties to people living on both sides of the German-Polish border.
And Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Israel to take measures to stop Palestinians dying of starvation as it continues with a Gaza offensive.
Below, you can read a roundup of news, analysis and background from Germany on Thursday, July 10.
07/10/2025July 10, 2025
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Guten Morgen on this sunny day in Bonn, as DW starts with its roundup of news from Germany.
Germany's car industry is not just one of the country's major economic drivers, but also a source of national pride, so the reports that carmaker Volkswagen is temporarily stopping delivery of a model to the US is likely to make waves.
Germany has also been leading the way in imposing border checks despite the freedom of movement previously guaranteed by the Schengen zone. A reciprocal move by Poland is now making life difficult for residents at the border between the two countries.
Here, DW will bring you reports, explainers and analyses on these and other stories from Europe's strongest economy. We wish you enjoyable reading!
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